Appeals Information
The Board of Trustees for The Connecticut State University System established regulations to govern the refund of tuition and fees at Western Connecticut State University (WCSU).
Under special circumstances, WCSU may authorize a full or partial refund of tuition. These requests may be authorized for reasons of Medical Withdrawals, Death in the Immediate Family, and Involuntary Call to Active Military Duty, provided the withdrawal is initiated within three months of the term.
MEDICAL WITHDRAWAL *
When a student has to withdraw because of his/her own illness or injury, the student must submit the following:
- A letter from a physician stating that the student is unable to attend the university due to illness/injury and the date the illness/injury occurred.
- A written statement from the student regarding the circumstances surrounding the student’s withdrawal. Authorized personnel will review the medical documentation and determine if a medical withdrawal is warranted.
* Note: Students are eligible to be granted one refund under our medical withdrawal policy during their career at WestConn.
DEATH IN THE IMMEDIATE FAMILY
When a student has to withdraw due to a death of a parent, child, spouse or sibling, the student must provide documentation of the death such as a copy of the death certificate, obituary or a letter from a clergyman. Verification of the student’s relationship to the deceased may also be requested. The date of the death will be used to determine the effective withdrawal date.
INVOLUNTARY CALL TO ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY
When a student has to withdraw because the student is involuntary called to active military duty, with the exception of regularly scheduled reserve training, he/she may be eligible for a full tuition refund. The student should make a copy of the notice to serve and submit documentation to the Veteran’s Affairs Office and to the Cashier’s Office.
- The following fees are non-refundable and do not qualify for special consideration: Application Fees, Housing and Confirmation Deposits, Registration Fees, and Housing Cancellation Fee.
IMPORTANT: In order for your appeal to be considered, you must submit the request form, along with your supporting documentation within TWO WEEKS from the date of withdrawal from the University. Download Appeal Form.
FINANCIAL AID RECIPIENTS: Please be advised that students currently receiving financial aid or who expect to receive financial aid during this academic year, a withdrawal could affect your eligibility to receive or maintain your financial aid. For more information, contact the Financial Aid Office at (203) 837-8580.
FORWARD ALL APPEALS AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION TO:
Cashier’s Office
Western Connecticut State University
181 White Street
Danbury, CT 06810
You will receive a written notice of the outcome of your appeal within 4 weeks of submission.
